Biometrics & Attendance · Guide

Biometric Attendance System for Factories and Manufacturing Plants

A line stops when one operator is missing.

If two people can clock in for one, your payroll is a guess.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Fast fingerprint or face check at shift change
  • Overtime and shift allowances applied automatically
  • HR sees headcount in real time
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-19Updated 2026-10-193 min read
On this page01. The picture02. Why it matters03. Step by step04. Where it goes05. In stock now06. Get a free survey07. FAQ
Biometric Attendance System for Factories and Manufacturing Plants: illustration
Quick answer

A line stops when one operator is missing. A biometric attendance system (also called a fingerprint attendance machine or time attendance system) records who arrived, and when, with their own finger or face. For factories and manufacturing plants, that means fast fingerprint or face check at shift change, and overtime and shift allowances applied automatically.

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Key takeaways

  • Fast fingerprint or face check at shift change
  • Overtime and shift allowances applied automatically
  • HR sees headcount in real time
  • Qyvea supplies, installs and trains your team.

01The picture

Factories and Manufacturing Plants: how it works, step by step
Fast fingerprint or face check at shift changeInstead of: hundreds clock in at shift change
Overtime and shift allowances applied automaticallyInstead of: paper registers are slow and easy to fake
HR sees headcount in real timeInstead of: overtime and shift allowances disputed

02Why it matters

ImportantA production line is only as strong as the shift that turns up. When hundreds of people clock in on paper, errors and favours creep in. A terminal gives the plant manager the number of people on site at any moment.

03Step by step

Staff arrive~at the terminalScan finger or face~one secondPunch recorded~name and timeReport ready~for payroll

04Where it goes

TipBest spot: at the staff gate, with two or more terminals for shift change.
A card reader in a corridor

05In stock now

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06Get a free survey

When to call a professionalWe survey your site for free, quote in writing, then supply, install, configure and train your team. See the price guide. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.

07Frequently asked questions

Is it fast enough for shift change?

Yes. Place enough terminals for your headcount; a fingerprint or face check takes a second or two.

Can it handle dusty or rough hands?

Face recognition or cards help when fingerprints are worn. Many plants offer both.

Can it feed payroll?

Yes. Reports export hours, lateness and overtime for payroll.

Does it work in a power cut or without internet?

Yes. Terminals store punches and sync when power and network return. A small UPS covers short cuts.

Do staff need to be trained?

Enrolment takes about a minute per person, and we train HR and managers on the reports.

Fingerprint or face recognition: which is better?

Both are accurate on good terminals. Fingerprint suits most offices and is familiar. Face suits gloves, hygiene areas and fast flows. Many terminals offer both, plus cards as a backup.

How much does a time attendance terminal cost?

It depends on the terminal type, the number of staff and the software. See our biometrics page; we quote after a free survey.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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